![]() Nutella: Generously spread some Nutella on top. Glaze: Make a simple glaze with powdered sugar and water or milk and drizzle over the cupcakes. You could also use stencils and create beautiful designs on top! Powdered sugar or Cocoa powder: Just dust them with some powdered sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder. If you’re not crazy about buttercream frosting or want to try something different on vanilla cupcakes, here are a few suggestions: Like I said, these cupcakes are great on their own, but I often add different toppings as buttercream isn’t really popular in my family! Other ways to top vanilla cupcakes besides frosting It usually takes a couple of hours for them to thaw completely at room temperature. After taking them out of the freezer and out of the bags, I place them on a cooling rack and cover them with a clean kitchen towel. Cupcakes don’t really take that long to thaw, although it does depend on where you live and the climate. But if you’re impatient like me, you could thaw them on your countertop. The best way to thaw cupcakes is to put them in the refrigerator overnight. If you freeze them in the liners while they’re still warm, condensation will form which could make the cupcakes soggy! How to thaw cupcakes I always put them in an area in the freezer where I know they won’t get squashed (obviously)! They can be stored in the freezer for up to about 2 months. Before sealing the bag, I make sure the cupcakes are sitting flat. After they’ve completely cooled, I put them in 2 freezer bags so that they don’t absorb any smells from the freezer. I always freeze cupcakes plain, without frosting. Just make sure they’re in an airtight container so they don’t dry out. Frosted cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week. You can keep them at room temperature for 1-2 days, but if it's hot where you live, I would refrigerate them, instead. Powdered sugar: I use sifted powdered sugar to make the buttercream. You will also need some butter for the buttercream. Oil: I use a bit of vegetable oil to make them moist.īutter: I think the combination of butter and vegetable oil makes these cupcakes more flavorful. ![]() Other ways to top vanilla cupcakes besides frostingįlour: I use all purpose flour, but you could also you self-rising flour, instead, just omit the baking powder.īuttermilk: I usually make my own by adding some white vinegar to milk and letting it sit for about 5 minutes.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & TIPS FOR SUCCESS.I’ve also included a simple vanilla buttercream recipe, but to be honest, I really love them plain, especially with coffee in the morning! Jump to: This recipe is pretty basic and uses typical pantry items. These vanilla cupcakes are wonderful for children’s parties, birthdays, or any celebration! And, they are SO simple to make.
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